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Mailing Address: GPO BOX 3954 SYDNEY NSW October / November 2017Website. www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au

The PreserveNewsletter of the Council of Motor Clubs

The Vital Link for Motoring ClubsNext Meeting

7:30 pmTuesday

28th November 2017Arena Sports Club

140 Rookwood Road, Yagoona


President’s Report

Your2017 Committee

Executive CommitteeTerry Thompson OAM

PresidentVSWG & RSAC & Govt

Liaison / AHMFDelegate

Tony De LucaVice President & SSC

Kay De LucaTreasurer & SSCJulie Williams JP

Secretary General , SSC

& Magazine Editor

General CommitteeLester Gough

Membership SecretaryTony O'Donnell

ACMC / VehicleStandards & Govt

LiaisonJohn Lindsay

Vehicle Standards &Govt LiaisonIan Andersen

Website ManagerTerry Bebbington

Chief JudgeEvan Jones

OH&S

Volunteers & AppointeesIan Shearman

Official Photographer

Lynelle TitcumeEvents & ToursCoordinatorPhil Cooper

Social Media LiaisonBoyd Symington

SSC Sub-committeeKaren Symington

SSC Sub-committee

Our next meeting7:30 pm

Tuesday28th November 2017Arena Sports Club,

140 Rookwood Road, Yagoona.

Meetings commence at 7:30 pm sharp,with a social dinner from around 6pm.

Delegates please advise the Secretary at [email protected] you are unable to attend a meeting.

You may send a substitute delegate from your club if you need to.Again, please advise the Secretary at the above email address.

At the November CMC Committee meeting it was unanimously agreedthat a few things will change for the Shannons Sydney Classic from 2018onwards.

We will have to re-inforce the point that all vehicles entering the eventmust be owned and driven / ridden by a member of a CMC affiliated clubor be specially invited by CMC. This is an insurance requirement.

All vehicles should have some form of registration to take part in the track runs unless specialdispensation is given by the CMC organizers. That can be full rego, HVS or CVS andpossibly a temporary permit from RMS.

A clear instruction sheet as to the protocol and restrictions for track tours by clubs will bedrawn up and issued. Dropping back from the vehicles in front to get a “fast run” will beforbidden.

This is due to some vehicles exceeding the CAMS insurance permit prescribed 80 KPHmaximum speed for parades and other silly things like burnouts and attempts at drifting etc.Extra control or pace cars will be deployed in future.

If motorcycles wish to be judged for the Motorcycle Concours trophy they will be required tofill in an entry form in advance and line up with the cars in the Concours on Pit Lane.

If vehicles registered on CVS or otherwise are “modified” in any way they are welcome at theevent and are welcome to join in the Concours event as they are members of a CMC club.

If it is nominated by the entrant on the Concours entry form that the vehicle is modified then anew style of judging sheet without emphasis on originality will be used and a different trophyor trophies will be given out.

Any abuse or arguing with CMC appointed officials will see that person and / or their clubremoved from the event and possibly barred from participation in the future.Terry Thompson OAM President

IT’S OPEN !The new Sydney Bus Museum opened on 7th August 2016 and

is open to the public every second Sunday .Step inside the over 100 year-old Leichhardt Tramshed to see our

extensive collection of vintage buses, view our World War II exhibition and experience a ride aboard a vintagedouble-decker bus across the ANZAC Bridge to the CBD and return.

Vintage double-decker bus rides will depart regularly from the main Museum entrance for a 30-minute round trip tothe Queen Victoria Building (QVB) and return. Ticket holders can join the buses at either the QVB or from the

Museum.What your ticket includes:

All day entry to the Sydney Bus Museum (open 10am - 4pm)Plus... a ride aboard a vintage double-decker bus to Queen Victoria Building and return

How to get there:by light rail: alight at Leichhardt North ORby bus: Route M10 or 440 from Railway Square to corner Norton & William Streets Leichhardtby car: limited parking is available in William Street Leichhardt, just a short walk from the Museum.

Ticket prices: Adult $15 Child (4-16) $10 Concession $10


CMC Merchandise For SaleProceeds go to Prostate Cancer Research

Limited EditionComputer Mouse Pads $8.00

Boot Tidies $20

Umbrellas $25

DVD 2016 Shannons Classic $25


SSC Track Run Etiquette & Other MattersSome club members at the 2017 SSC felt the need to ‘demonstrate’ their skills (or lack of them) behind the wheel by droppingback to the rear of a track run and proceeding to perform ‘wheelies’, or they just feel the need to put their foot down.

The SSC is NOT a speed event and it’s certainly not conducive to drifting or other types of similar behaviour. Our CAMSPermit and the insurance attached to it does not cover us if there is an incident because of ‘undue practices’ on the trackduring a track run.

Infringements of this kind are not only bothersome to everyone else on the track but, they can cause your club to be bannedfrom attending future events. If things do not improve we may have to cancel the track tours. If we were to make it a speedevent you would all need CAMS track licenses and have your vehicles scrutineered before going out on track. I am sure thatnone of you want that. So, please make sure your members are aware of the limits placed on us by the CAMS PermitInsurance and the ARDC, who are responsible for the track activities overall on the day. Drivers and riders must understandthe need to respect other drivers and keep to the speed limits. No overtaking is one rule which is chiselled in stone.

SSC VolunteersA few of our Volunteers at the 2017 SSC were on the receiving end of some unacceptable behaviour by club members. Ourvolunteers donate their time to make sure the event runs smoothly and should not be subjected to any kind of bad behaviouror abuse. Please treat our Volunteers as you would wish to be treated. If any of your members have an issue with one of theVolunteers please report the incident and allow the Committee to deal with it.

CVSJust a couple of points to remember when a member of your club wishes to place his modified vehicle on the CVS (ClassicVehicle Scheme) :

If they are posting their paperwork please DO NOT include original Blue Slips or Engineering Paperwork. A copy willsuffice. If these documents are lost in the mail the club member has the extra cost of new documents plus the time andinconvenience of a having to organise them yet again.

If and EFT receipt for the $25 administration fee is emailed with the Declaration and copy Blue Slip it will speed theprocess up by as much as 48 hours. Without an EFT receipt I need to wait for the payment to show up on the ACMCbank statement .


Important NoticesOn Thursday evening, 21st September, a copy of the CMC current Constitution and a copy of a special resolution,outlining the proposed changes to the Constitution, was emailed to all delegates.

The email requested that the delegates print out a copy of both documents and to bring the copies to the GeneralMeeting on Tuesday 26th September so that any questions they have may be addressed by members of the Committeeat that meeting.

The delegates were also asked to discuss the changes with their membership with a view to voting on the amendmentsat the AGM on Tuesday 28th November. Would you please ensure that your delegates have received this email.

If your delegates cannot attend the September General Meeting he/she may email any questions [email protected] by noon on 26th September and they will also be addressed at the meeting.

Would you please discuss this with your delegates to ensure they have seen and read the email.

Julie Williams, Secretary

A debrief for the SSC was held on 21st October at the Arena Sports Club. The details of the debrief will be discussed atthe November General Meeting. Julie Williams, Secretary

SSC Debrief

Clubs & the CVSThose clubs who have members who have taken advantage of the CVS for modified vehicles are remindedthat their CMC affiliation fee MUST BE PAID BY 31ST DECEMEBER for their members to be legallyregistered under the scheme.

I would like to take this opportunity to pass on to all our members a big THANK YOU for your efforts in assisting the CMC to raisemuch needed funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

Due to YOUR efforts, the CMC received an invitation to attend cocktails with the His Excellency General the Honourable Sir PeterCosgrove AK MC (Retd) , Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove, at AdmiraltyHouse on the evening of Tuesday 21st November, at which time the assembled group of people were formally thanked for theirfundraising and volunteer efforts. Our President, Terry Thompson OAM, and I attended the event on behalf of the CMC.

The evening began with three speakers. The Governor-General, Mr Jim Hughes, PCFA National Chairman, and Vietnam Veteranand Cancer survivor, Garry Conyers, who has been instrumental in raising over $360,000 for PCFA. The speeches were brief,informative, and inspiring. The need for Aussie men, especially those over the age of 50, to have regular checks for Prostate Cancerwas drummed home with regularity.

Garry Conyers spoke about his10-year battle with Prostate Cancer; how the results of intense research have kept him alive for 10years, years which he wouldn’t have had to see his grandchildren born, and about his continued efforts to raise awareness and funds,and just as important, his ongoing, hands-on support of Prostate Cancer suffers.

Admiralty House is a beautiful example of quiet elegance and is indicative of many of our heritage buildings that were constructedearly in our history with foresight and imagination, taking our climate and surroundings into careful consideration. Beautifulsandstone, high ceilings and filled with portraits of people important to our history and many beautiful antiques. And colourful gardens,in full springtime bloom at the moment,

The speeches were conducted in the Salon and, because the weather was ideal for it, we moved outside to the Croquet Lawn,overlooking the Harbour, for refreshments and photos. Sydney Harbour is, to my mind, the most beautiful harbour , and wasdisplayed in all its glory that evening.

The fare was a mixture of modern Australian Cuisine and, some good old Aussie favourites like mini sausage rolls, which we weretold are Vice Regal favourites.

From conversations I had with some of the other attendees, I have confirmed my opinion of Sir Peter Cosgrove as one of Australia’strue champions. A man who is deserving of our respect and admiration for the care has taken of our citizens in whatever role he hasundertaken.

Once again, from myself and the CMC Committee to you all. WELL DONE ! Jules

Julie Williams JP, CMC Secretary

Thank You from Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia


MEDIA RELEASE

Gulf Oil products now in Australia

Great news for classic car owners and enthusiasts is the introduction of one the world’s most iconic automotive brands, Gulf Oil intoAustralia.As from October 2017, Gulf Oil products and merchandise will be available direct from Gulf Oil Australia and selected specialists.Gulf Oil Australia has been established by Mike Ridley-Smith and Phil Amos, both of whom have had many years experience in theinternational petroleum business. The company has already appointed key distributors in Sydney and is in discussions with other highprofile workshops across the country.“Gulf Oil with its famous blue and orange logo has long-established and very proud links with motor racing, including the famous GulfPorsche 917 and a string of race victories at the 24 hours of Le Mans. That sort of reputation is hard earned and separates Gulf fromother brands currently sold in Australia,” Gulf Oil Australia CEO, Mr Ridley-Smith said.Mr Ridley-Smith explained that Gulf Oil is unique in Australia in that it is one of a select few brands of oil still formulated and manufac-tured in Europe to meet the demands of the highest levels of motor sport and automotive excellence sought by the world’s most fa-mous performance car brands.“Gulf is a sponsor of the Gulf Porsche 911 RSR in the current World Endurance Championship, continuing its enduring associationwith the famous Le Mans event. Gulf has also sponsored other high profile teams running Aston Martin, McLaren, Audi and Lambor-ghinis in world endurance events.”The introduction of Gulf Oil in Australia was marked by the recent Motorclassica event held in Melbourne’s historic Royal ExhibitionBuilding from October 13-15.Gulf Oil Australia director, Phil Amos, said he was very pleased with the response among the wider classic car community who iden-tify strongly with the Gulf name because of the close association with motor racing and some of the world’s most classic cars overmany decades.“Many famous hero cars such as the Porsche 917 and the Ford GT40 have achieved great successes using Gulf’s specialised lubri-cants and we naturally wanted to extend that opportunity to performance and classic car owners in Australia,” Mr Amos said.In addition to a select range of Gulf high performance lubricants, Gulf Oil Australia also offers some highly sought-after classic Gulfmerchandise items including limited edition ‘Gulf Porsche 917’ apparel, Steve McQueen ‘Le Mans’ style jackets, driver’s bags, poloshirts, caps and key fobs.Customer and distributor enquiries for Gulf Oil products from Porsche owners, performance car enthusiasts and workshops are wel-comed and should be directed to:Mike Ridley-Smith Phone 0411 404 594 email: [email protected] Amos Phone 0402 378 804 email: [email protected]: www.gulfoilaustralia.com.au


Just for laughs………..THE LAWS OF ULTIMATE REALITY....................

Law of Mechanical RepairAfter your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.Law of GravityAny tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.Law of ProbabilityThe probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.Law of Random NumbersIf you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.Law of the AlibiIf you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.Variation LawIf you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now (worksevery time).Law of the BathWhen the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.Law of Close EncountersThe probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to beseen with.Law of the ResultWhen you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.Law of BiomechanicsThe severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.Law of the TheatreAt any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.The Starbucks LawAs soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee iscold.Murphy's Law of LockersIf there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.Law of Physical SurfacesThe chances of an open-faced jam sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the new-ness and cost of the carpet/rug.Law of Logical ArgumentAnything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.Brown's Law of Physical AppearanceIf the shoe fits, it's ugly.Oliver's Law of Public SpeakingA closed mouth gathers no feet.Wilson's Law of Commercial Marketing StrategyAs soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.Doctor' LawIf you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you'll feel better. Don't makean appointment and you'll stay sick.


The Committee of the CMC has identified some issues around club contact details, which are stored on ourdatabase, as being incorrect. This means some emails aren’t getting to some of our clubs.

If you aren’t getting emails from us it’s possible that your details are incorrect OR your computer is treating ouremails as SPAM. To overcome this, you need to check your Junk Mail Folder and if you find an email in therefrom us you will need to right-click on the message, then click on Junk Email and select Add sender to safesenders list, this should overcome the SPAM issue.

We are aware that at the time of the CMC affiliation renewal each year (31st December), your club's detailsmay well be correct. However, your contact details and / or the details of your Executive Committee may

change during the year for various reasons.

In order to assist your club with handover to a new committee, or Public Officer we offer a few suggestionsbelow.

We sincerely hope that your kind assistance with this issue will alleviate some of the discrepancies, which ap-pear each year in our records, and will allow us to keep you informed of important issues in a timely manner.

In order that RMS records for your club are kept up to date, the Council suggests that the details regardingany Executive Committee changes should also be advised to the Roads & Maritime Service as soon as possi-

ble. ( This service has been relocated from Grafton. Please call the RMS or visit their website for details). This isespecially important if your club has vehicles on HCRS. Failure to inform them may result in an application for

registration being refused. You must also advise NSW Fair Trading (13 32 20) of your Public Officer and/or address changes.

GuidelinesNote: Affiliation Renewals are due on 31st December each year.

As soon as possible following any changes, we would ask that you notify changes of the following to the CMCat [email protected]

HOW TO DOWNLOAD MINUTES FROM THE WEBSITEPlease note the minutes are not usually on the website until 14 days following a General Meeting.

Instructions on how to download minutes from the website are as follows:Go to the Website: at www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au

Select: "Document Centre" then "Minutes"

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE MAGAZINE FROM THE WEBSITEGo to the Website: at www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au

On the front page you will see “The Preserve - click here >>>>>This will open the magazine and you can read it on line or save it to your computer.

If you have any problems with these procedures please contact the Secretary, Julie Williams, [email protected]

or call 0409 161 357.

Executive Committee

PresidentVice PresidentTreasurerSecretary / Public OfficerHCRS Registrar

Contact Details

First point of contact. i.e. one email address only, orpostal address.Website address (if you have one).Email & phone contacts only, for one or twodelegates who will attend CMC general meetings.

These details should be kept with your Club Secretary or Public Officer and handed to the new Committeefollowing your AGM or at a time immediately following any committee changes.

Guidelines for Club CommitteeHand-over &

How to Download Minutes & Magazines

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